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    Am J Hematol. 2008 Aug;83(8):673-5.

    Late reactivation of resolved hepatitis B virus infection: an increasing complication post rituximab-based regimens treatment?

    Garcia-Rodriguez MJ, Canales MA, Hernandez-Maraver D, Hernandez-Navarro F.

    Servicio de Hematologia, Hospital Universitario La Paz, Madrid, Spain. mj.garciarodriguez@gmail.com

    Reactivation of hepatitis B infection is an increasing problem for patients with lymphoma, even in resolved infections, who were treated with rituximab-based regimens. Our cases point out the need of prolonged prophylaxis in HBsAg-negative patients due to the high risk of developing fatal reactivation. Copyright 2008 Wiley-Liss, Inc.

    PMID: 18528824 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]

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